Gay Icon Olympian Gus Kenworthy Featured in British Vogue

Gus Kenworthy in the December 2025 issue of @BritishVogue. Photographer: @ClayStephenGardner. Stylist: @JustinFernandez. Grooming: @Mark.Alan.Hair

Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy is featured in the December 2025 issue of British Vogue.

The interview and photoshoot gained significant viral attention, particularly for the fashion spread, which focused on his athletic physique and style.

Kenworthy discussed his decision to end his retirement and attempt to qualify for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics for Team Great Britain, citing a desire to “rewrite the final chapter” of his athletic career after feeling disappointed by his finish in the 2022 Beijing Games.

The feature highlighted his status as an LGBTQ+ icon and his ability to blend the worlds of sport and fashion, referencing his modeling work with brands like Prada. 

The interview touched on his work in acting (American Horror Story) and television appearances, confirming his continued focus on expanding his career outside of competitive skiing.

The British Vogue feature cemented his public journey from Olympic medalist and coming-out trailblazer to a prominent figure in fashion and entertainment.

 

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